Which welder would you buy?

mudhog007 · Dec 28, 2009

I am looking into upgrading to a good 220 welder and have it down to 3

miller 211
miller 212
or the ESAB migmaster 250

I have been running the miller 140 for years now and am completely happy I would just like something with more ability to weld hotter for longer periods of time.

Anyone with experience in the ESAB arena?

traildemon · Dec 28, 2009

I've had my miller 210 for a few years now and wouldnt trade it for anything so I would reccomend the 211 there is a slightly used one for sale right now on one of the swap meet threads

Freeride · Dec 28, 2009

My Miller 212 is for sale here on the board:

http://nw-wheelers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47161

It's around a year old and has hardly been used at all. My 252 has been my primary welder, so the 212 looks brand new.

Clark · Dec 28, 2009

I have a 210 and love it, i don't think you could go wrong with a 212 either. You will be happy with either a Lincoln 210, or Miller 210 and up. I'd steer away from the ESAB, no reason other than i have no experience with them, and you don't see many pro's with them.

Fordzuki · Dec 28, 2009

Someone here is using an ESAB, I just saw it in a build thread. I just don't remember who. :eeek:

Poohbair · Dec 28, 2009

My Dad and brother both have the ESAB and LOVE them...

My Dad has one of the first models of the Migmaster 250, and he owned a welding shop for 15 years. He used it in the shop for years, and then closed the shop down and it is in his personal "garage" and still going strong.

rocktoy · Dec 28, 2009

welders

I've used esab for years one of the best welders I have ever used. miller 210 is one of the best welders they ever built. I owed a miller 251 I hated it

http://www.ritchiesmachineshop.com

nate8887 · Dec 28, 2009

My dad has an esab and loves it he is cruiser 66 on here I love it

97f250 · Dec 29, 2009

go esab really good machine.. got rid of the millers at work and got all new esabs.. there out in rain all and cold all day and only ever have problems if a lift is to run over a cord my oppion i would do esab

mudhog007 · Dec 29, 2009

awesome thanks for all the responses going with the ESAB complete with all the goodies, I tested it last night and going up tonight to pick it up. So that with the miller plasma we picked up last night and the pro 105 hd we got a month ago all we need is time and the shop is ready to go. Anyone need a bumper or sliders? LOL